It was a race against the clock. Three-year-old Jimmy (not his real name) was suffering from kidney malfunction, and his life was in jeopardy. Already, his family had to bring him to the hospital three times a week for four hours of dialysis. His only chance for survival was a new kidney – but not Read More »
Fun Facts About the Traditional Rosh Hashanah Foods As we labor through the sobering month of Elul preparing our souls for the High Holidays which will soon be upon us, shaatras are hard at work preparing meals to ensure that Rosh Hashanah will be as beautiful and uplifting physically as it will be spiritually. Personally, Read More »
Some of us may feel apprehensive. As the weather turns cooler and summertime becomes a season past, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are weeks away. Another year is upon us, and the usual holiday preparations lead us to supermarkets, butchers and clothing stores. Soon our minds become consumed as we think about how we will Read More »
Like Brooklyn and Deal, the Torah has what we might call “prime real estate.” Some aliyot, or sections of the Torah portion, are more popular and desirable than others. And when a synagogue auctions off the various aliyot, we find that some sell for a high price after a fierce bidding battle whereas others sell Read More »
One of the most popular words in the expressive Yiddish language is the word “nudnik.” Even more popular than the word are the examples of the word. One classic nudnikis someone who, when innocently asked, “How are you?” spends the next half-hour telling you. Another species of nudnikis someone who calls you at 2am and Read More »
The morning dawned bright and clear on September 11, 2001, as though cruelly concealing the unfathomable horror that unfolded several hours later which darkened not only the skies of lower Manhattan, but also countless lives across the U.S. and the world. The 13-year-old memories of the 9/11 terror attacks are still vivid in the minds Read More »
Greenfield and Felder Unveil New Park in Borough Park Councilman David G. Greenfield was joined on Tuesday, July 9 by Senator Simcha Felder (D-Brooklyn), Brooklyn Borough Parks Commissioner Kevin Jeffrey, and P.S. 192 Principal Liset Issac in the unveiling of Borough Park’s brand new park space located in the rear of P.S. 192 on 47th Read More »
How our body’s reaction to hearing the shofar’s blast primes us for real change… Each day of Rosh Hashanah, our synagogue services are punctuated by 100 calls from the shofar, a ram’s horn that reverberates with a distinctive, alarm-like cry. The shofar’s rousing blast speaks to us more intensely than words ever could. It’s a personal call Read More »
Yes, it’s that time of year again! Early morning selihot, deep introspection, and resolutions for the approaching Jewish New Year… The month of Elul is here and it’s time to shape up! Here We Go Again… For many of us, the mere thought of Elul sends shivers down our spines. We associate Elul withteshuvah, teshuvah Read More »
You have the ability to help OUR community! Voting in elections is a privilege and opportunity that too many of us take for granted, and that too many people squander. It is my strong feeling that we each bear a personal obligation to vote in every election, and not rely on others to fulfill this Read More »